Cherokee Nw
Cherokee Nw is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cherokee Nw
Cherokee Nw is a dam in Adams, Colorado. The dam is owned by Xcel Energy (public utility). It impounds the South Platte-os near Commerce City.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Commerce City |
| River/Stream | South Platte-os |
| Coordinates | 39.81108, -104.96752 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,365 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | XCEL ENERGY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02972 |
| Federal ID | CO02972 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |